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James Chriss
Director/Board Member at
Houzz, Inc.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James Alexander Chriss is currently an Independent Director at Houzz, Inc. since 2020.
Formerly, Mr. Chriss was President & Chief Executive Officer at PayPal, Inc. from 2023 to 2026, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at PayPal Holdings, Inc. from 2023 to 2026, Director at Backupify, Inc., and EVP & GM-Small Business & Self-Employed Group at Intuit, Inc. from 2019 to 2023.
Mr. Chriss completed undergraduate education at Tufts University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/01/2026 | 196,403 ( 0.02% ) | 9 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Chriss active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Houzz, Inc.
 Houzz, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online home design ideas and home design supplies marketplace platform | Director/Board Member | 16/12/2020 |
Former positions of James Chriss
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
PayPal, Inc.
 PayPal, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a technology platform company which enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants | Chief Executive Officer | 03/02/2026 |
| PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 02/02/2026 |
| INTUIT INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 05/09/2023 |
Backupify, Inc.
 Backupify, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online backup solution | Director/Board Member | - |
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Private companies
Connections
25
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6
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Intuit, Inc.
 Intuit, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software products for businesses | Technology Services |
PayPal, Inc.
PayPal, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a technology platform company which enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants | Finance |
Backupify, Inc.
Backupify, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online backup solution | Technology Services |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.
 PayPal Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital and mobile payment transaction solutions for consumers & merchants | Commercial Services |
Tufts University
 Tufts University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Houzz, Inc.
Houzz, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online home design ideas and home design supplies marketplace platform | Technology Services |
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